Australian Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) (NR) ringed: naturalized specimen on …

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Australian Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) (NR) ringed: naturalized specimen on wooden base with plaque reading "Australian Ibis Ibis spinicollis". This specimen has been cleaned Geographical distribution: Australia, Tasmania As is Species not listed in the Washington Convention (CITES), in European Community Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 and in the French Environment Code. Expert: Michael Combrexelle

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Australian Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) (NR) ringed: natu

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CHINA Tinted coral branch carved in the Far Eastern style, depicting a child playing with a dog. H. 10 cm Total weight 113.70 gr Red coral (Corallium spp) (Corallidae spp) (NR) Specimen not listed under the Washington Convention (CITES), nor under EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996, nor under the French Environment Code.

Estim. 2 500 - 3 000 EUR

BOUGAINVILLE (Hyacinthe-Yves-Philippe-Potentien, baron de). Journal de la navigation autour du globe de la frégate La Thétis et de la corvette L'Espérance pendant les années 1824, 1825 et 1826. Published by order of the King under the auspices of the Department of the Navy. ATLAS. Paris, Arthus Bertrand, 1837. Large in-folio dark blue half calf, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and fleurons, gilt title (period binding). Headbands torn off, spine ends cracked, spotting. Complete with title page, table of plates and 56 double plates and maps, including 12 finely colored natural history plates and one double plate (boats) also colored. Some foxing. Hyacinthe de Bougainville (1781-1846), son of the first French circumnavigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811), took part at the age of 18 in Nicolas Baudin's voyage of discovery to the southern lands in 1800. After a successful maritime career under the Empire and Restoration, he was given command of the frigate Thétis (built especially for a round-the-world voyage) and the corvette L'Espérance. Bougainville's round-the-world expedition between March 1824 and June 1826 had an essentially political and diplomatic aim: "to show the King's flag in the seas where our trade is seeking to open up outlets" and to develop in these regions "feelings of esteem and friendship for France" (according to the instructions of minister Clermont-Tonnerre). Leaving Brest on March 2, 1824, Thétis made a brief stopover in Tenerife, crossed the equator and rounded the Cape of Good Hope before arriving at Bourbon Island, where she met up with the corvette l'Espérance from Rio de Janeiroa. The two ships set course for Pondicherry before entering the Strait of Malacca. Bougainville then headed for Singapore, giving the first French description of the city. After a long stopover in Manila to repair the Esperance, the Thétis sailed alone for Macao before reaching Tourane, where Bougainville tried in vain to make contact with the Emperor of Annam. Joined by the repaired Esperance, Thétis headed south again, passing off Malaya on the north coast of Java before reaching the great Sunda Islands, where Bongainville was sumptuously received by the Sultan of Madura Island. The expedition then reached the western coast of Australia, well known to Bougainville, to round the continent to the west and south, passing off Tasmania, and finally arriving in Sydney for a 3-month stay. The two ships left Sydney on September 21, 1825, crossing the South Pacific in a single voyage, arriving in Valparaiso on November 23. After rounding Cape Horn on February 2, Bougainville reached the Falkland Islands, still uninhabited, where only a few ruins remain of the settlement created by his father in 1764. On March 21, he arrived in Rio de Janeiro for a three-week stay, before returning to France and arriving in Brest on June 23, 1826. On his return, Bougainville received no real reward for the work and discoveries he had made during his round-the-world voyage, particularly during his long stay in Australia, where his ornithological observations led, among other things, to splendid representations of callocephalus (parrots). The considerable collection of natural history and ornithological specimens brought back by the expedition will be recognized as one of the most important ever seen in France. The only atlas, without text, from the rare first edition of this extraordinary voyage. (Sabin, 6875).

Estim. 10 000 EUR

RING. In 18 kt white gold, AAA "Vivid Blue" (Ceylon, Sri Lanka) oval-cut natural sapphire c. 4.70 ct. within brilliant-cut diamond decoration totaling c. 1.40 ct. accompanied by ACG gemological certification, Dr. P.Orsini, Valencia. 7.50 g; size 14. Crystalline gemstone of high potential, absorption spectrum, transparency, lack of zonation, proportions, low percentage of inclusions make this specimen a paragon of rare beauty.

Starting price 80 EUR

Lot of 2 yellow gold (750) rings including : -A ring centered with a coral cabochon Gross weight: 5 g - Finger size: 54. - A small ring centered with a white cultured pearl Gross weight: 1.1 g - Finger size: 52. Coral (Corallium spp) (Corallidae spp) (NR). Specimen not listed under the Washington Convention (CITES), nor under EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996, nor under the French Environment Code. In the event of export, it is the responsibility of the successful bidder to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the United States, prior to any purchase of this lot containing coral.

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